Phocaea ancient Ionian city on the western coast of Anatolia, Turkey

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Phocaea was the northernmost of the Ionian cities, on the boundary with was located near the mouth of the river Hermus (now Gediz), and situated on the coast of the peninsula separating the Gulf of Cyme to the north, named for the largest of the Aeolian cities, and the Gulf of Smyrna (now İzmir) to the south. Phocaea had two natural harbours within close range of the settlement, both containing a number of small islands. Phocaea's harbours allowed it to develop a thriving seafaring economy, and to become a great naval power, which greatly influenced its culture.

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Location: Phocaea (Foça), Turkey
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